Same window glass used in FR-S, BRZ or 86? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BrunoS72 · 05-18-2019, 11:38 AM

Car got broken into, passenger side window glass was broken. Autocross helmet and tire air pressure gauge stolen. The movable window was broken, not the small one.

Insurance company sent window repair service that only had non-OEM glass and did not look the same (thinner and less tint).

My car is a 2016 Black FR-S and there is a slight tint on the windows from factory. I believe this tint is on all models and colors but would like to confirm.

Can anyone confirm all BRZ, FR-S / 86 windows are the same from factory?

Anyone knows best place to buy replacement movable windows? Need passenger side.

Are there equivalent non-OEM alternatives (same tint, glass thickness, etc)? Maybe glass supplier sells direct.

Decep · 05-18-2019, 02:51 PM

Yeah there is definitely an anti UV coating on the factory glass, you are right to be wary of aftermarket. Check junkyards, ebay, pick n pull etc.

humfrz · 05-18-2019, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BrunoS72

Car got broken into, passenger side window glass was broken. Autocross helmet and tire air pressure gauge stolen. The movable window was broken, not the small one.

Insurance company sent window repair service that only had non-OEM glass and did not look the same (thinner and less tint).

My car is a 2016 Black FR-S and there is a slight tint on the windows from factory. I believe this tint is on all models and colors but would like to confirm.

Can anyone confirm all BRZ, FR-S / 86 windows are the same from factory?

Anyone knows best place to buy replacement movable windows? Need passenger side.

Are there equivalent non-OEM alternatives (same tint, glass thickness, etc)? Maybe glass supplier sells direct.

Well, that's a shame your car was broken into -

Lesson learned?

As far as OEM replacement glass, I would think almost any auto glass replacement company could fix you up. I suggest you call around.

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 05-18-2019, 05:11 PM

BRZ glass is heavier because it has more sound deadening.

humfrz · 05-18-2019, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

BRZ glass is heavier because it has more sound deadening.

Really?

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 05-18-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Really?

I read it on facebook.

Mr.ac · 05-18-2019, 09:45 PM

It's glass bro. Your overthinking a simple fix.
Only thing you have to think about is how much you want to spend. If insurance is being used let them preplace it with oem.
If you are paying out if your own wallet any cheap replacement will do the same exact job.

soundman98 · 05-18-2019, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I read it on facebook.

I almost learned something today. Close call.

humfrz · 05-19-2019, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I read it on facebook.

You just can't believe everything you see on Facebook!

For example, this is my picture on Facebook -

humfrz

soundman98 · 05-19-2019, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

You just can't believe everything you see on Facebook!

For example, this is my picture on Facebook -

humfrz

I don't believe that's you only because I've never heard a 'back in the day' story from anyone that looks close to that.

You know they can now shape the fat to look like abs.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/bgr.com...seled-abs/amp/

humfrz · 05-19-2019, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

I don't believe that's you only because I've never heard a 'back in the day' story from anyone that looks close to that.

You know they can now shape the fat to look like abs.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/bgr.com...seled-abs/amp/

Oh, OK, you got me -

Here is the real me.

I'm going to forward that abs ad on to @Ultramaroon , just think of the abs he could have -

humfrz

BrunoS72 · 05-19-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

It's glass bro. Your overthinking a simple fix.
Only thing you have to think about is how much you want to spend. If insurance is being used let them preplace it with oem.
If you are paying out if your own wallet any cheap replacement will do the same exact job.

That makes sense. Isn't this forum about overthinking everything about these cars?

soundman98 · 05-19-2019, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, OK, you got me -

Here is the real me.

I'm going to forward that abs ad on to @Ultramaroon , just think of the abs he could have -

humfrz

i never thought you were enough of a gun nut to keep a round a necklace

humfrz · 05-19-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

i never thought you were enough of a gun nut to keep a round a necklace

Oh, that's not a bullet, that's a crocodile tooth. When I was down in Panama, a croc tried to bite me, so, I pried its mouth open, broke its jaw and bashed that tooth out …. with my bare hands ….

humfrz

05-18-2019, 11:38 AM	#1
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